Mingyu Liu

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  Jubilee Campus
  Wollaton Road
  Nottingham
  NG8 1BB
  UK
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• Mingyu.Liu1@nottingham.ac.uk
• www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/manufacturing-metrology

Biography

Dr Liu obtained his Bachelor and Master degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and completed his PhD at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is currently a Research Fellow in the Manufacturing Metrology Team at the University of Nottingham. His research interest is the development of machine learning methods for optical surface measurement.

Dr Liu has published 50+ papers in refereed international journals and international conferences. He is also the author of a book chapter and the owner of several patents. He is a reviewer for several international journals including Precision Engineering, Measurement Science and Technology, Optics Express, Optics and Lasers in Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Applied Optics, etc.

Expertise Summary

Measurement and characterization of freeform surfaces

Metrology systems for precision surfaces

Machine learning for surface measurement

Optical measurement

Uncertainty analysis

Teaching Summary

MMME3083 MMME4088 MMME1024

Selected Publications

• MINGYU LIU, NICOLA SENIN, RONG SU and RICHARD LEACH, 2022. Measurement of laser powder bed fusion surfaces with light scattering and unsupervised machine learning Measurement Science and Technology. 33(7), 074006
• MINGYU LIU, CHI FAI CHEUNG, NICOLA SENIN, SHIXIANG WANG, RONG SU and RICHARD K LEACH, 2020. On-machine surface defect detection using light scattering and deep learning Journal of the Optical Society of America A. 37(9), B53
• MINGYU LIU, 2020. Scattering approaches. In: RICHARD K LEACH, ed., Advances in Optical Surface Texture Metrology IOP Publishing.
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., FENG, X., WANG, C. J. and CAO, Z. C., 2019. Any-degrees-of-freedom (anyDOF) registration for the characterization of freeform surfaces: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering.

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"Winner award", The IET Innovation Awards 2017, London, UK

"Best paper award", 2017 International Manufacturing Conference in China (ICMM2017), 2017, Shenzhen, China

"Best paper award", The 7th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2017), 2017, Seoul, Korea

"Excellent Product Award", China Hi-Tech Fair 2016, Shenzhen, China

"Best paper award", The 5th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2016), 2016, Macau

"Gold award", 44th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 2016, Geneva, Switzerland

"Best paper award", The 6th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015), 2015, Harbin, China

"National Heat Winner", euspen challenge 2015, international competition of european society for precision engineering & nanotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, 2015

• MINGYU LIU, NICOLA SENIN, RONG SU and RICHARD LEACH, 2022. Measurement of laser powder bed fusion surfaces with light scattering and unsupervised machine learning Measurement Science and Technology. 33(7), 074006
• LIU M, SENIN N and LEACH R K, 2022. Measurement of laser-based powder bed fusion surfaces using light scattering and one-class support vector machines Proc. SPIE. 12137-7
• MINGYU LIU, NICOLA SENIN and RICHARD K LEACH, 2021. Intelligent quality monitoring for additive manufactured surfaces by machine learning and light scattering Proc. SPIE. 11782, 1178206
• LIU M, SENIN N and LEACH R K, 2021. Fast measurement of metal laser powder bed fusion layer surfaces using light scattering and principal component analysis In: Proc. euspen/ASPE Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing.
• SU, RONG, THOMAS, MATTHEW, LIU, MINGYU, DRS, JAKUB, BELLOUARD, YVES, PRUSS, CHRISTOF, COUPLAND, JEREMY and LEACH, RICHARD, 2020. Lens aberration compensation in interference microscopy: Optics and Lasers in Engineering 128, 106015
• LIU M, SENIN N, SU R and LEACH R K, 2020. Cascaded machine learning model for reconstruction of surface topography from light scattering In: Proc. SPIE. 11352. 113528
• MINGYU LIU, CHI FAI CHEUNG, NICOLA SENIN, SHIXIANG WANG, RONG SU and RICHARD K LEACH, 2020. On-machine surface defect detection using light scattering and deep learning Journal of the Optical Society of America A. 37(9), B53
• MINGYU LIU, 2020. Scattering approaches. In: RICHARD K LEACH, ed., Advances in Optical Surface Texture Metrology IOP Publishing.
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, HO, LAI TING and YANG, SHU MING, 2019. A Gaussian process machine learning-based surface extrapolation method for the improvement of edge effect in surface filtering: Measurement Measurement. 137, 214-224
• WANG, SHIXIANG, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and LIU, MINGYU, 2019. A fiducial-aided data fusion method for the measurement of multiscale complex surfaces: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
• ZHAO, CHENYANG, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and LIU, MINGYU, 2019. Nanoscale measurement with pattern recognition of an ultra-precision diamond machined polar microstructure: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering. 56, 156-163
• LIU, MINGYU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, FENG, XIAOBING and WANG, CHUNJIN, 2019. Diamond machining of freeform-patterned surfaces on precision rollers: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
• SU R, THOMAS M, LIU M, COUPLAND J M and LEACH R K, 2019. High-accuracy surface measurement through modelling of the surface transfer function in interference microscopy In: Proc. SPIE.
• CHEN, SHANSHAN, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, ZHANG, FEIHU and LIU, MINGYU, 2019. Optimization of Tool Path for Uniform Scallop-Height in Ultra-precision Grinding of Free-form Surfaces: Nanomanufacturing and Metrology
• RONG SU, MATTHEW THOMAS, MINGYU LIU, JEREMY MICHAEL COUPLAND and RICHARD LEACH, 2019. High-accuracy surface measurement through modelling of the surface transfer function in interference microscopy At: San Diego, USA
• MINGYU LIU, NICOLA SENIN and RICHARD LEACH, 2019. Surface characterisation with light scattering and machine learning In: Metrology & Properties of Surfaces.
• MINGYU LIU, NICOLA SENIN and RICHARD LEACH, 2019. Defect detection for structured surfaces via light scattering and machine learning In: International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII2019).
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., FENG, X., WANG, C. J. and CAO, Z. C., 2019. Any-degrees-of-freedom (anyDOF) registration for the characterization of freeform surfaces: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering.
• LIU M Y, CHEUNG C F, FENG X, WAN C J and LEACH R K, 2018. A self-calibration rotational stitching method for precision measurement of revolving surfaces Precision Engineering. 54, 60-69
• CHEUNG, C. F., LIU, M. Y., LEACH, R., FENG, X. B. and ZHAO, C. Y., 2018. Hierarchical-information-based characterization of multiscale structured surfaces: Cirp Annals-Manufacturing Technology Cirp Annals-Manufacturing Technology. 67(1), 539-542
• CHEUNG, C. F., WANG, C. J., CAO, Z. C., HO, L. T. and LIU, M. Y., 2018. Development of a multi-jet polishing process for inner surface finishing: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering. 52, 112-121
• CAO, ZHONG-CHEN, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and LIU, MING YU, 2018. Model-based self-optimization method for form correction in the computer controlled bonnet polishing of optical freeform surfaces: Optics Express Optics Express. 26(2), 2065-2078
• LI, DA, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, WANG, BO and LIU, MINGYU, 2018. A study of a priori knowledge-assisted multi-scopic metrology for freeform surface measurement: Procedia CIRP Procedia CIRP. 75, 337-342
• WANG, SHIXIANG, CHEUNG, CHIFAI, REN, MINGJUN and LIU, MINGYU, 2018. Fiducial-aided on-machine positioning method for precision manufacturing of optical freeform surfaces: Optics Express Optics Express. 26(15), 18928-18943
• WANG, SHIXIANG, CHEUNG, F. CHI, REN, MINGJUN and LIU, MINGYU, 2018. Fiducial-Aided Robust Positioning of Optical Freeform Surfaces: Micromachines Micromachines. 9(2),
• ZHAO, CHENYANG, CHEUNG, CHIFAI and LIU, MINGYU, 2018. Integrated polar microstructure and template-matching method for optical position measurement: Optics Express Optics Express. 26(4), 4330-4345
• CHEUNG, C. F., WANG, CHUNJIN, HO, LAI TING and LIU, MINGYU, 2018. An investigation of material removal characteristics in multi-jet polishing of cylindrical surfaces: 17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen2018) In: Venice, Italy
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., CHENG, C. H., SU, R. and LEACH, R. K., 2017. A Gaussian process and image registration based stitching method for high dynamic range measurement of precision surfaces: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering. 50, 99-106
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F. and WANG, C. J., 2017. ANY-DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM REGISTRATION OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL SURFACES WITH UNBALANCED DEVIATIONS: The 32nd Annual Meeting for The American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE) In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and YANG, SHU MING, 2017. A study of extrapolation of freeform surfaces to improve the edge effect in surface filtering: ASPEN/ASPE Spring 2017 Topical Meeting Manufacture and Metrology of Structured and Freeform Surfaces for Functional Applications In: Hong Kong
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and YANG, SHU MING, 2017. Geometrical Deviation Induced Measurement Error of Freeform Surfaces for Coordinate Measuring Machines: ISMTII2017-13th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments In: Xi'an, China.
• CAO, ZHONG-CHEN, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, HO, LAI TING and LIU, MING YU, 2017. Theoretical and experimental investigation of surface generation in swing precess bonnet polishing of complex three-dimensional structured surfaces: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering. 50, 361-371
• REN, M. J., SUN, L. J., LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F. and YIN, Y. H., 2017. A Reconstruction-Registration Integrated Data Fusion Method for Measurement of Multiscaled Complex Surfaces: Ieee Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement. 66(3), 414-423
• REN, M. J., SUN, L. J., LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., YIN, Y. H. and CAO, Y. L., 2017. A weighted least square based data fusion method for precision measurement of freeform surfaces: Precision Engineering Precision Engineering. 48, 144-151
• WANG, CHUNJIN, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, LIU, MINGYU and LEE, WING BUN, 2017. Fluid jet-array parallel machining of optical microstructure array surfaces: Optics Express Optics Express. 25(19), 22710-22725
• WANG, C. J., CHEUNG, C. F., HO, L. T., LIU, M. Y. and LEE, W. B., 2017. A novel multi-jet polishing process and tool for high-efficiency polishing: International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture. 115, 60-73
• WANG, C. J., CHEUNG, C. F. and LIU, M. Y., 2017. Numerical modeling and experimentation of three dimensional material removal characteristics in fluid jet polishing: International Journal of Mechanical Sciences International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 133, 568-577
• FENG, XIAOBING, SU, RONG, LIU, MINGYU and LEACH, RICHARD, 2017. Optical difference engine for defect inspection in highly-parallel manufacturing processes: 12th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machine and Machine Tool Performance (LAMDAMAP 2017) In: Gloucester, UK
• CAO, Z. C., CHEN, J. B., LIU, M. Y. and CHEUNG, C. F., 2017. A Study of Self-Optimization of Surface Generation for Ultra-precision Polishing of Freeform Surfaces: 17th International Manufacturing Conference in China (IMCC2017) In: Shenzhen, China
• CHEUNG, C. F., LIU, M. Y., LI, D. and HO, L. T., 2017. On-machine Metrology for Precision Manufacturing of Structured and Freeform Surfaces: 7th International Conference of the Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2017) In: Seoul, Korea
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., CHENG, C. H. and LEE, W. B., 2016. A Gaussian Process Data Modelling and Maximum Likelihood Data Fusion Method for Multi-Sensor CMM Measurement of Freeform Surfaces: Applied Sciences Applied Sciences. 6(12),
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, REN, MING JUN, CHENG, CHING HSIANG, KONG, LING BAO and LEE, WING BUN, 2016. A Framework of Data Fusion Algorithm for Precision Measurement of Multiscale Surfaces: Key Engineering Materials Key Engineering Materials. 679, 155-161
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., WHITEHOUSE, D. and CHENG, C. H., 2016. An autonomous multisensor in situ metrology system for enabling high dynamic range measurement of 3D surfaces on precision machine tools: Measurement Science and Technology Measurement Science and Technology. 27(11), 115015
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and CHEN, SHAN SHAN, 2016. A rotational stitching method for measuring cylindrical surfaces: 15th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology In: Nottingham, UK
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and LI, ZE, 2016. A gaussian process based data modelling and fusion method for multisensor coordinate measuring machines: American Society for Precision Engineering’s 31th Annual Meeting (ASPE2016) In: Portland, Oregon, USA
• LIU , M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F. and ZHAO, C. Y., 2016. Multi-sensor CMM measurement of freeform objects with sharp features: 5th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2016) In: Macau
• KONG, LING BAO, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, LEE, WING BUN, TO, SUET, WANG, SU JUAN and LIU, MING YU, 2016. A Study of Tool Path Generation for Machining of Precision Roller with Wavy Patterned Microstructures by Slow Tool Servo: Key Engineering Materials Key Engineering Materials. 679, 191-197
• ZHAO, C. Y., CHEUNG, C. F. and LIU, M. Y., 2016. A Study of Influence of Machining Parameters on Process Chain in Ultra-precision Raster Milling: 5th International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2016) In: Macau
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI, REN, MING JUN and CHENG, CHING HSIANG, 2015. Estimation of measurement uncertainty caused by surface gradient for a white light interferometer: Applied Optics Applied Optics. 54(29), 8670-8677
• LIU, MING YU, CHEUNG, CHI FAI and REN, MING JUN, 2015. Characterization of directional features for precision surfaces using curvelet: American Society for Precision Engineering’s 30th Annual Meeting (ASPE2015) In: Austin, Texas, USA
• LIU, M.Y., CHEUNG, C.F. and REN, M.J., 2015. A Study of Gaussian Process and Image Registration based Stitching for High Dynamic Range Measurement of Precision Surfaces: 6th International Conference of the Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015) In: Harbin, China
• REN, M.J., LIU, M.Y., CHEUNG, C.F. and YIN, Y.H., 2015. A Weighted Least Square Based Data Fusion Method for Measurement of Freeform Surfaces: The 6th International Conference of Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN2015) In:
• REN, M.J., LIU, M.Y., CHEUNG, C.F. and YIN, Y.H., 2015. Multi-sensor Data Fusion for Measurement of Complex Freeform Surfaces: The 7th International Symposium on Precision Mechanical Measurements (ISPMM2015) In:
• LIU, M. Y., CHEUNG, C. F., REN, M. J., KONG, L. B., LEE, W. B., CHENG, C. H. and CHEN, X., 2014. A study of real-time spindle error compensation in single-point diamond turning of optical micro-structured patterns on precision rollers: ASPE/ASPEN Summer Topical Meeting Manufacture and Metrology of Freeform and Off-Axis Aspheric Surfaces In: Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA
• LIU, MINGYU, SENINA, NICOLA and LEACHA, RICHARD, Measurement of laser-based powder bed fusion surfaces using light scattering and one-class support vector machines